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Ricky Gervais' "Derek," a new comedy-drama debuting Thursday on Britain's Channel 4, is already under fire from critics claiming the comic is mocking disabled people in the series, reports the BBC. Gervais stars as the titular Derek in the show, which focuses on a man working in a retirement community. To play Derek, the star has his hair combed forward and juts his lower jaw out; he also affects a comedic voice.
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Ricky Gervais’ new show Derek is about a “simple, vulnerable man working in an old people’s home,” which sounds innocent enough. But since it’s a Gervais production, it’s naturally gotten the comedian into hot water. BBC News report... Read Post

Last spring, the pilot episode for Ricky Gervais? somewhat controversial new comedy series, Derek, aired in the UK on Channel 4. Subsequently, the series was picked up to air in 2013 and now, Gervais himself has kindly tweeted out t... Read Post

That headline could actually use a few more descriptions. “Here’s the trailer for Office creator Ricky Gervais’ mentally disabled, please don’t use the R-word, comedy/drama that already aired on Channel 4 in the United Kingdom to mu... Read Post